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2023-10-30

Welcome to News from Loop and Learn

Published on 30 October 2023.

In this edition:

Upcoming Zoom Sessions

Zoom Sessions use this link:

Topic Recorded? Time Date
Loop: Informal Discussion no 18:00 UTC 02 November
iAPS: Deep Dive into Dynamic ISF with Mike Plante yes 17:00 UTC 04 November
Loop: Informal Discussion no 19:00 UTC 16 Nov,
30 Nov

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Video Replay

Did you miss the iAPS: Dynamic ISF Zoom with Magnus & Theresa? Here's the direct Video Replay link.

Many sessions are recorded. The full list is found here:

Seasonal Time Changes

Whatever the time-change is called in your area, it just happened or will happen soon. Be sure to update the time your app uses for your insulin pump to the new local time.

This link tells you how to update time in the Loop app: Time Zones, Daylight Savings Time, Summer Time

ISPAD 2023 Meeting Highlights

Thanks to Miroslava Calegari, 2nd year “dedoc voice”, for this summary of a few of the high points from ISPAD 2023!

  • The importance of widespread population screening was a central topic. It's not just about one stage of diabetes, when the disease has already set in. Unlike previous conferences (ISPAD2022, ATTD2023) while speaking a lot about Stage 1 and Stage 2 of type 1 diabetes (before clinical diagnosis), this time, much attention was given to what's being called Stage 4 of diabetes - long standing T1D.

  • The evidence is clear: we should not simply wait for a universal solution to type 1 diabetes. There are various cures in the pipeline, and one size does not fit all.

  • Scientists are passionately embracing the #WeAreNotWaiting mantra as well, in pursuit of a cure. The hot topics of the conference revolved around prevention, screening, immunotherapy, and beta cell replacements. DIY (Do-It-Yourself) presentations, including those by Lenka Petruzelkova (AAPS) and Katarina Braune (who, herself, is fully looped on iAPS), have become a significant part of ISPAD.

  • The presence of people living with diabetes and caregivers under the #dedoc umbrella is now an essential aspect, both in the present and for the future. The most powerful resource for learning about diabetes is sharing and listening to those who live with it 24/7.

Happy Halloween

Children with Diabetes provides helpful information for Halloween.

100-Mile Challenge

Looking for a good way to get some exercise, while working towards a cure? November is the time!

Loop and Learn Italia

We are excited to announce that the Facebook group previously known as Looped Italia was renamed to Loop and Learn Italia! Their aim is to support Italian members in their mother language, following the example of Loop and Learn. How wonderful to have such great DIY support around the globe!

Check the Expiration Date on Your App

No matter what kind of DIY app you use and no matter how you build, you should be aware of when that app expires and be proactive in updating or rebuilding the app before then. The link below is for the Loop app. If you use a different app, check the documentation for that app.